New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- The Election Commission, on Wednesday, in a letter to Kolkata Police, flagged a security breach incident at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal on 24 November amid the ongoing SIR process in the state, and sought a report within 48 hours.

The poll body directed police authorities to take all possible measures to ensure safety and security of officers and staff posted in the office of the CEO, at their residences and while commuting to and fro.

"The Commission further directs that adequate security classification shall be done on account of sensitivity involved due to SIR activities and forthcoming elections in the State and ensure that no untoward incident occurs again," the EC mentioned in the l...